Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Debbie Feinstein issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court ruling today granting the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction in the proposed merger of Sysco and U.S. Foods:

“The Court's ruling today temporarily blocking Sysco’s proposed acquisition of US Foods will preserve competition in both local and national broadline foodservice distribution markets. We look forward to proving at trial that this deal would lead to higher prices and diminished service for customers, including restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and schools.”

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